What do Highland Community College graduates earn?

Highland Community College graduates report median earnings of $47,415 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Highland Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 34% of graduates.

What share of Highland Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Highland Community College worth it?

Freeport, IL · Public · 2-year

Highland Community College is a public, two-year institution in Freeport, Illinois (rural area). It awarded 636 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, truck and bus driver instructor and nursing assistant patient care assistant.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$47,415

Median earnings 4 years after

$48,834

Median earnings 10 years after

$37,928

Average net price

$5,713

Completion rate

45%

Completions (2024)

636

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

931

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$62,499	$74,116	51
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$30,269	$38,237	24
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor	Certificate under 12 weeks	123
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate under 12 weeks	118
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	82
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	77
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	60
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	25
Child Care Provider/Assistant	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	19
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	19
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	14
General Studies	Associate	11

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	34%	1,547
Retail Trade	11%	526
Manufacturing	11%	521
Accommodation and Food Services	6%	266
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	242
Wholesale Trade	4%	190
Other Services (except Public Administration)	4%	185
Transportation and Warehousing	4%	182

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